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A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor.
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
How to claim the basic State Pension and how it's calculated - for men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953.
Estimate the Child Benefit you've received and your High Income Child Benefit tax charge
How to report and pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financ…
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
Get a new energy certificate for your property: energy performance certificate (EPC), display energy certificate (DEC) or air conditioning inspection certificate. Find an assessor to get a certificate.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Proof of Child Benefit - what you can use.
Apply for council housing through your local council - you'll usually have to join a waiting list
To change your name or other personal details on your passport, send the standard passport application form with evidence about the change
How the First Homes scheme works, who is eligible, how to apply and the rules for managing a First Homes property after you buy one.
When to tell DVLA about a medical condition or disability - what will happen to your licence, renewing or reapplying for your licence.
How to pay or challenge a penalty charge notice (PCN) or parking ticket - fixed penalty notice (FPN), standard or excess charge notice.
There is a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to under State Pension age can get - benefits affected, benefit cap amount.
Cancel your practical driving or riding test if you no longer need it: how much notice to give, getting a refund and what to do if you have to cancel at short notice.
How much it costs to renew or get a new adult or child passport and ways you can pay
How to register for VAT, change your details, cancel your registration, register for VAT in EU countries.
Find out how to pay a local council for a parking fine or parking ticket - if it’s a penalty charge notice (PCN)
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